SARS has warned taxpayers about a new AI-generated phishing scam using fake tax refund notifications. Image: SARSThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned taxpayers about a new phishing scam using fake tax refund notifications. Scammers are sending SMSes and emails claiming recipients qualify for a tax refund. ADVERTISEMENTAI makes scam emails more convincingSARS said scammers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to create professional-looking emails. It also warned taxpayers never to share banking details, passwords or one-time PINs after receiving unsolicited emails or SMSes.